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[Solved Vocabulary] CSS English Precis 2023 Vocabulary

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CSS English Precis 2023 Vocabulary


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Synonyms English Precis & Composition 2023:


1. Adroitness: dexterity, skillfulness, cleverness, aptitude, finesse
2. Munificence: generosity, charity, lavishness, liberality, bounty
3. Aficionado: fan, enthusiast, devotee, admirer, buff
4. Abseil: rappel, descent, lower, drop
5. Inure: accustom, habituate, toughen, harden, adapt
6. Inveigh: condemn, criticize, denounce, rail against, attack
7. Demit: resign, retire, quit, abandon, withdraw
8. Palliate: alleviate, relieve, soothe, ease, mitigate
9. Panacea: cure-all, remedy, solution, cure, fix
10. Assuage: calm, appease, relieve, ease, comfort: exacerbate, intensify

Use in sentences all Synonyms:

1. The gymnast performed with adroitness and grace.


2. The millionaire was known for his munificence and generous donations.
3. The art aficionado spent hours admiring the paintings at the museum.
4. She was nervous about the abseil, but she managed to complete it
successfully.
5. Over time, the soldiers became inured to the harsh conditions of combat.
6. The politician inveighed against the proposed tax increase in his speech.
7. He decided to demit his position as the CEO of the company.
8. The medicine was able to palliate the symptoms of the illness.
9. A cure-all or panacea for the world’s problems remains elusive.
10. The warm bath helped assuage her aching muscles.

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Antonyms English Precis & Composition 2023:


1. Temerity: caution, fearfulness, cowardice, timidity, hesitation
2. Dally: hurry, rush, hasten, act quickly, work diligently
3. Dote: ignore, neglect, forsake, abandon, disapprove
4. Brusque: polite, courteous, friendly, gracious, charming
5. Vie: surrender, give up, relinquish, yield, bow out
6. Abet: discourage, hinder, impede, obstruct, block
7. Convalesce: worsen, decline, deteriorate, relapse, backslide
8. Tyro: expert, master, veteran, a seasoned pro, adept
9. Modicum: abundance, plenty, excess, surplus, profusion
10. Rancor: amicability, friendliness, kindness, good will, harmony

Use in sentences all Antonyms:

1. She showed temerity in her first skydiving experience, but her friends
admired her bravery.
2. He didn’t dally and got to work right away.
3. The grandmother always doted on her grandchildren.
4. The customer service representative was quite brusque with the caller.
5. The two companies agreed to vie for the same project.
6. The accomplice was arrested for abetting the escape of the prisoner.
7. The patient’s condition improved as they convalesced at home.
8. The tyro was nervous about his first day of work at the new company.
9. The meal was small, but it was enough to provide a modicum of
nourishment.
10. The bitter divorce left both parties with a great deal of rancor towards each
other.

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[Solved Vocabulary] CSS English Precis 2023 Vocabulary
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MCQs Synonyms of CSS Precis 2023 Paper

What is the synonym for “adroitness” [Précis 2023]

1. Clumsiness
2. Awkwardness
3. Skillful
4. Bumbling

Correct Answer: C. Skillful

Explanation: Adroitness means skill and gracefulness in movement or action, so


“grace” is its synonym.

What is the synonym for “munificence” [Précis 2023]

1. Stinginess
2. Parsimony
3. Generosity
4. Thriftiness

Correct Answer: C. Generosity

Explanation: Munificence means generosity in giving, so “generosity” is its


synonym.

What is the synonym for “aficionado” [Précis 2023]

1. Detractor
2. Enemy
3. Fan
4. Hater

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Correct Answer: C. Fan

Explanation: Aficionado means a fan or admirer, so “fan” is its synonym.

What is the synonym for “abseil” [Précis 2023]

1. Ascend
2. Climb
3. Descend
4. Drop

Correct Answer: A. Ascend

Explanation: Abseil means to descend a vertical surface using a rope, so “ascend”


is its antonym.

What is the synonym for “inure” [Précis 2023]

1. Weaken
2. Soften
3. Harden
4. Strengthen

Correct Answer: C. Harden

Explanation: Inure means to harden or become accustomed to a difficult


situation, so “harden” is its synonym.

What is the synonym for “inveigh” [Précis 2023]

1. Praise
2. Commend
3. Criticize

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4. Condemn

Correct Answer: A. Praise

Explanation: Inveigh means to attack or criticize, so “praise” is its antonym.

What is the synonym for “demit” [Précis 2023]

1. Retain
2. Keep
3. Surrender
4. Relinquish

Correct Answer: C. Surrender

Explanation: Demit means to resign or surrender a position, so “surrender” is its


synonym.

What is the synonym for “palliate” [Précis 2023]

1. Aggravate
2. Worsen
3. Alleviate
4. Intensify

Correct Answer: C. Alleviate

Explanation: Palliate means to alleviate or relieve symptoms, so “alleviate” is its


synonym.

What is the synonym for “panacea” [Précis 2023]

1. Problem

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2. Affliction
3. Remedy
4. Plague

Correct Answer: C. Remedy

Explanation: Panacea means a cure-all or remedy for all problems, so “remedy” is


its synonym.

What is the synonym for “assuage” [Précis 2023]

1. Exacerbate
2. Intensify
3. Ease
4. Amplify

Correct Answer: C. Ease

Explanation: Assuage means to ease or relieve, so “ease” is its synonym.

MCQs of Antonyms of CSS Precis 2023 Paper

What is the antonym for “temerity” [Précis 2023]

1. Boldness
2. Courage
3. Timidity
4. Shyness

Correct Answer: C. Timidity

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Explanation: Temerity means excessive confidence or boldness, so “timidity” is its
antonym.

What is the antonym for “dally” [Précis 2023]

1. Hurry
2. Rush
3. Delay
4. Procrastinate

Correct Answer: A. Hurry

Explanation: Dally means to waste time or procrastinate, so “hurry” is its


antonym.

What is the antonym for “dote” [Précis 2023]

1. Neglect
2. Ignore
3. Dislike
4. Detest

Correct Answer: A. Neglect

Explanation: Dote means to show excessive affection, so “neglect” is its antonym.

What is the antonym for “brusque” [Précis 2023]

1. Polite
2. Courteous
3. Rude
4. Impolite

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Correct Answer: A. Polite

Explanation: Brusque means blunt or abrupt in manner, so “polite” is its


antonym.

What is the antonym for “vie” [Précis 2023]

1. Compete
2. Contend
3. Cooperate
4. Collaborate

Correct Answer: C. Cooperate

Explanation: Vie means to compete or contend, so “cooperate” is its antonym.

What is the antonym for “abet” [Précis 2023]

1. Discourage
2. Hinder
3. Inhibit
4. Prevent

Correct Answer: D. Prevent

Explanation: Abet means to assist or encourage, so “prevent” is its antonym.

What is the antonym for “convalesce” [Précis 2023]

1. Deteriorate
2. Worsen
3. Improve
4. Heal

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Correct Answer: A. Deteriorate

Explanation: Convalesce means to recover or recuperate, so “deteriorate” is its


antonym.

What is the antonym for “tyro” [Précis 2023]

1. Veteran
2. Expert
3. Master
4. Pro

Correct Answer: A. Veteran

Explanation: Tyro means a beginner or novice, so “veteran” is its antonym.

What is the antonym for “modicum” [Précis 2023]

1. Abundance
2. Excess
3. Surplus
4. Plenty

Correct Answer: B. Excess

Explanation: Modicum means a small amount or portion, so “excess” is its


antonym.

What is the antonym for “rancor” [Précis 2023]

1. Bitterness
2. Resentment
3. Amicability

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4. Friendliness

Correct Answer: C. Amicability

Explanation: Rancor means bitterness or resentment, so “amicability” is its


antonym.

NOTE: It is imperative to note that the vocabulary list provided here is


in accordance with that given in the CSS English Precis and
Composition Paper 2023. Nonetheless, it should be acknowledged
that the options presented here have been generated by the CSSMCQs
team.

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